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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.84, 76.28 and 20.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.84, 76.28 and 20.39 is: 30.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.84 : 76.28 = 20.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.84/76.28 = 20.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.84x = 76.28 × 20.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.84x = 1,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555.35/50.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.59

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